About UBC
What does UBC stand for
University of Bristish Columbia
Does UBC offer a gym membership
YES! Starting at $50 you can get a membership at UBC’s well maintained ARC & Birdcoop Recreation Centres.
What are some student services offered, Name two.
Academic Advising, Counselling Services, Tutoring, Career Services, Health and Wellness, Financial Aids, International Student Supports, Accessibility Support.
What percent of First Year Students Struggle with time management at UBC.
50-70%
Which national athletic association does UBC take part in
USports
How many UBC campuses are there
Two (Vancouver and Okanagan)
Does UBC offer clubs
Yes UBC has a variety of clubs that you can attend
How can UBC Students access Support Services
Through the UBC Student Services website or by visiting specific departments on campus.
Why is it that Students struggle with time management.
When going into University for the first time you are not aware of many different changes that come with it including stress, work load and time management.
How many UBC graduates have gone to become Canadian Prime Ministers.
Three (John Turner, Kim Campbell, and Justin Trudeau)
What name do the UBC Vancouver sports teams take
Thunderbirds
How much does it cost to watch your favourite UBC Sports team
Starting at only $5 you can go and watch a UBC Thunderbirds game
How does UBC improve these services
By collecting feedback from through surveys, consultations and reviews.
Better opportunities to enhance learning
Study Groups,
Online resources,
Co-op programs,
Internships
How many Olympic medals have UBC varsity athletes won
65
When was UBC built
1915
Where to find more information about extracurricular life and acitivities
On the UBC Life Getting Involved page
How much does it cost to get support services
UBC covers most support services with student fees and some are just free to use, while some services like external tutoring while cost.
Great ways to manage time at UBC (Name one)
Planners and Time management apps,
Priorities,
Balancing academic and social life.
6 time track and field Paralympic medalist with 3 gold medals, 2 silver and one bronze. Also a disability activist that founded a charity that has his name.
Rick Hansen
UBC World Institutional Ranking
41st
How many Sports teams does UBC have
UBC offers 26 sports teams over all campuses.
What is the best way to stay informed on student supports and help with mental health at UBC
The UBC Life Blog
What is one way you can take care of your mental health in UBC.
Take time out of your day to do something that relaxes you.
Which famous retired NBA player wished luck to UBC before their game against U of C in the USports Championship game
Shaquille Rashaun O’Neal